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If you are looking to replace the power cord on a Dyson DC18, DC25, DC27, DC33, DC40, DC41, DC55, DC75, UP22 or the UP24 then read this before you buy something cheap and nasty from Amazon or eBay. If you want a cable for a DC04, DC14 or a DC24, read instead >this article< on… Read More »
This article is about the new availability of the red cyclone release clip for the Dyson DC40, DC42, UP22 and UP24. It is Dyson’s way that when a small component that is part of a larger assembly tends to fail they often don’t make that replacement component available. Instead, they charge you for a complete… Read More »
If you are a Dyson collector or enthusiast you probably don’t need me to tell you what the DC12 is. For those of you who don’t know, here is a brief synopsis: The DC12 Turbo and DC12 Plus are small cylinder machines that were released exclusively in Japan. Launched in June 2003. The digital motor… Read More »
Seeing as Dyson have stopped developing new corded vacuum cleaners, it becomes quite challenging to have a Dyson blog on the subject of new Dysons. Why it’s been pretty quiet around here. There are cordless Dysons of course. But despite the marketing hype, in real-world situations most people we encounter find them unsuitable or inadequate… Read More »
Dyson has announced that it is moving its headquarters to Singapore from Malmesbury in Wiltshire. The move by the appliance maker means two executives will relocate – chief financial officer Jorn Jensen and chief technical officer Martin Bowen. Other work at Malmesbury will not be affected and no jobs will be lost. Chief executive Jim… Read More »
This article first appeared at Manchester Vacs. I’ve been in the vacuum business since the mid 1980s, Our shop is the largest independent vacuum shop in the north of England. So I’m probably quite well qualified to opine on vacuum cleaners. Bagged or bagless vacuum cleaner? Which is the best vacuum cleaner? Which vacuum cleaner to buy?… Read More »
If you are the owner of a Dyson V6, V7, V8 or V10 cordless vacuum cleaner, you’ll like this. Similarly, if you have a Dyson DC35, DC44, DC45, DC56, DC57, DC59, DC72, DC73 or DC74 you’ll like this too. When you buy a cordless Dyson vacuum cleaner, one of the things that can often stump… Read More »
We have written here before to try and demystify the confusion with Dyson tool socket fittings and adaptors. Here is one previous article: Dyson V8 tool adaptors: Use your old tools with your Dyson V7 and V8 (if you have a V8 or V7 – read that instead). Here is another: Which Dyson ‘Universal’ Adaptor… Read More »
There have been several items recently on television and in the media, and statements made by Trading Standards and Dyson themselves that “Dysons do not need servicing”. This is a very general and broad sweeping statement that as a stand alone statement is patently untrue in that it cannot be applied to all Dyson vacuum… Read More »
This article first appeared at Manchester Vacs. This is a memo distributed to all Dyson staff today: Message A Dyson EV – Recieved Items A Dyson EV James Dyson 26 September 2017 at 16:45 To: All Dyson Worldwide In 1988 I read a paper by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, linking… Read More »
This article first appeared at Manchester Vacs. The new vacuum cleaner energy label, set to come into effect on 1 September 2017, will reduce the maximum wattage from 1600 to 900 watts for any new vacuum cleaner manufactured or sold in the EU. Despite the UK having voted for Brexit, we are bound by these… Read More »
Can you use your older Dyson tools with your new Dyson V7, V8 or V10? It has traditionally been a source of confusion to the public as to what Dyson tools fit what machines, and what tool adaptors can be used. Indeed, we have an older article on this very subject. However, the latest source… Read More »
If you have one of the range of Dyson air purifier fans, or the hot + cool heater fan combination, they are fitted with a circular HEPA filter. It is located behind the gauze with the little holes in it. Three variants are currently available: The tower purifying fan, the desk purifying fan and the… Read More »
If you have a grey and lime green Dyson DC04 (called a “silver lime”), it was originally fitted with what is known as an Ametek motor. Most other Dyson DC04 vacuum cleaners were fitted with what was known as the “YDK” motor. While broadly similar, the two motors are different. And the problem for Silver… Read More »
There are plenty of Dyson DC04 vacuum cleaners left in Australia and New Zealand, despite them being a model dating from the mid 90s. What isnt always abundant in Australia and New Zealand however is DC04 spare parts. And for that matter, the people with Dyson DC04 vacuums in places like France, Spain, Portugal, Greece,… Read More »